If you love horses, you’re probably interested in spending more time with them. Maybe you’re thinking about taking horseback riding lessons and want to learn about the different riding styles. Or maybe you’re wondering why there…
Saddles come in all different shapes, depths, and forms depending on what the saddle is used for. The length and placement of the stirrups along with the shape and depth of the seat all influence…
All purpose (AP) or general purpose (GP) saddles are the perfect choice for beginning and casual riders. The shape and depth of the seat is between a deep dressage seat and a shallow jumping seat….
Jumping saddles are built for mobility and agility rather than security. They let the rider move around freely and and rise up quickly over jumps. It’s both easier and safer to jump over walls, fences,…
Dressage is a style of riding that develops and showcases a horse’s balance, obedience, and flexibility. Dressage saddles keep the rider neatly balanced and comfortably upright so they can focus on cuing their horse effectively….
In 2021, The Smith-Worthington Saddlery Co. closed its doors after 227 wonderful years of service. This is why the best Smith Worthington bridles are the ones you can still buy! These vintage pieces, currently being…
Finding yourself in chair seat is actually part of the natural progression of your riding skills. It’s hard for new riders to understand what good saddle fit feels like. They’re not sure what it feels…
There are four components of fit to consider when choosing the perfect saddle: seat size, twist or “waist”, leg support and flap length. The following saddle fit guide explains how to measure each aspect of…
A saddle that fits a horse properly but is too small for the rider will cause both the rider and the horse to become uncomfortable. When a saddle is too small for the rider it…
